Governor Simon Bako Lalong

Barr. Simon Bako Lalong started his professional career in 1992 with the prestigious T- Obot & Co. Legal Practitioners, Jos immediately after serving the mandatory National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) in the Legal Unit of FCDA Abuja. He also worked with Victor Fomwul & Co. Jos from 1997- 1999 as a Managing Partner. Presently, he is the Principal Partner of Simon B. Lalong & Co. Legal Practitioners
When Nigeria was planning to go back to democratic governance in 1998, and as a youth activist/Lawyer, Barr. Simon Bako Lalong decided to take part in the formation of the party (PDP) at the grassroot in Shendam L.G.A.

Rt. Hon. Simon Lalong (born May 5, 1963) was elected Governor of Plateau State, Nigeria in April 2015. He has held various offices and can be described as a veteran in Plateau politics.

Educated at the Ahmadu Bello University (LLB) and the University of Jos- Nigeria (LLM),  thereafter began his political career and journey to destiny and has served  as Legal Luminary and Community Developer, then Speaker Plateau State House of Assembly (2000-2006),  also, Chairman conference of Speakers of Nigeria (2005-2006), and Member Representing Shendam Constituency at the Plateau State House of Assembly (1999-2006).